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CLAMP-ON GROUND
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RESISTANCE TESTER
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User Manual
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  • Page 1 6417 CLAMP-ON GROUND RESISTANCE TESTER E N G L I S H User Manual GlobalTestSupply www. .com uality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupp...
  • Page 2 Statement of Compliance Chauvin Arnoux , Inc. d.b.a. AEMC Instruments ® ® certifies that this instrument has been calibrated using standards and instruments traceable to international standards. We guarantee that at the time of shipping your instrument has met its published specifications.
  • Page 3 5W Calibration Loop Cat. #2141.51 Bluetooth Adapter Cat. #2126.45 Also Included: Quick Start Guide (4) 1.5V AA Batteries (1) Wrist Strap (1) Safety Sheet (20 languages) Clamp-on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 GlobalTestSupply www. .com uality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupp...
  • Page 4 Thank you for purchasing an AEMC Clamp-on Ground Resistance Tester. For best results from your instrument and for your safety, read the enclosed operating instructions carefully and comply with the precautions for use. These products must be only used by qualified and trained users.
  • Page 5 ■ Use extreme caution when using the instrument around energized electrical equipment. ■ Never attempt to use the instrument to twist or pry the ground electrode or ground wire away from the equipment being grounded. Clamp-on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 GlobalTestSupply www. .com...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    5.5 Turning Bluetooth ON .................24 5.6 Turning the Instrument OFF..............24 5.7 Standard and Advanced Modes............24 5.8 Memory ....................25 5.8.1 Memory Capacity..............25 5.8.2 Storing Measurements into Memory........25 Clamp-on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 GlobalTestSupply www. .com uality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupp...
  • Page 7 9. SPECIFICATIONS ..................50 9.1 Reference Conditions .................50 9.2 Electrical .....................50 9.2.1 Loop Resistance Measurement ..........50 9.2.2 Loop Inductance Measurement ..........51 9.2.3 Contact Voltage (Touch Voltage) ..........51 Clamp-on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 GlobalTestSupply www. .com uality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupp...
  • Page 8 9.2.5 Power Supply .................52 9.3 Environmental ..................52 9.4 Mechanical..................52 9.5 Safety....................53 10. MAINTENANCE ..................54 10.1 Cleaning....................54 10.2 Battery Replacement ................54 10.5 Limited Warranty ................56 10.6 Warranty Repairs ................56 Clamp-on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 GlobalTestSupply www. .com uality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupp...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    1.2 Ordering Information Clamp-on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 .......Cat. #2141.02 Includes a hard carrying case, Bluetooth USB adapter, calibration loop, four 1.5V AA batteries, quick start guide, and USB stick with DataView software and user ®...

  • Page 10: Product Features

    The Buzzer and Auto Power OFF features can be disabled at any time. The Model 6417 is equipped with an alarm function and a data storage function. In the Alarm mode, the probe will audibly and visually indicate when the reading is beyond an input set point.

  • Page 11: Features

    ■ Designed to EN 61010-1, 600V CAT IV safety standards 2.3 Applications ■ Ground electrode system resistance ■ Bonding/continuity checks ■ Cell tower grounding verification ■ Ground measurements on Railroad signaling systems Clamp-on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 GlobalTestSupply www. .com uality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupp...

  • Page 12: Display

    2.4 Display The Model 6417 is equipped with a 152-segment OLED (organic light-emitting diode) display. This OLED technology results in a thinner, lighter, sharper, higher contrast display compared to LCD displays. Figure 2-1 Item Description Indicates selection of Advanced mode.
  • Page 13 AUTO-HOLD mode. Display of the buzzer’s active state; the icon is not shown when the buzzer is inactive. Selection of the buzzer operating mode is made in SET-UP (see § 4.4, menu #2). Clamp-on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 GlobalTestSupply www.

  • Page 14: Control Features

    OLED Display: Crisp, clean and bright display Rotary Switch: Selects measurement functions and instrument SET-UP HOLD: Freezes last measured value on the display Turns Bluetooth ON/OFF (when switch is set to MR or SET-UP) Clamp-on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 GlobalTestSupply www. .com...

  • Page 15: Audible Signals

    Simultaneous selection of the loop impedance measurement and the leakage Ω+A current measurement. Current measurement selection Displays stored measurements. SET-UP Access to the instrument configuration and deletion of stored measurements. Clamp-on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 GlobalTestSupply www. .com uality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupp...

  • Page 16: Button Functions

    HOLD button is difficult. If the HOLD button is not pressed during this time, closing the clamp automatically exits the AUTO-HOLD mode. Clamp-on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 GlobalTestSupply www. .com...

  • Page 17: Principle Of Operation

    In most field applications, the number of electrodes that make up a multi- grounded system would be higher; therefore the equivalent parallel resistance is negligible with respect to the rod under test. Figure 3-1 Clamp-on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 GlobalTestSupply www. .com...
  • Page 18 Figure 3-2 Clamp-on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 GlobalTestSupply www. .com uality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupp...

  • Page 19: Set-Up

    Figure 4-1 (menu #5) which displays the voltage alarm threshold adjustment (AL. V). Figure 4-1 Clamp-on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 GlobalTestSupply www. .com uality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupp...

  • Page 20: Selecting A Specific Menu

    StOP ■ Auto Power OFF is deactivated when the icon is visible and activated when it is hidden. ■ Return to the previous menu by ►. Clamp-on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 GlobalTestSupply www. .com uality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupp...
  • Page 21 Setting the Alarm Value. ■ Press ▲ or ▼ to select the current alarm threshold (Figure 2-1, item #11). ■ Validate and return to the previous menu by ►. Clamp-on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 GlobalTestSupply www. .com uality Products Online at:...
  • Page 22 ■ Press ▲ or ▼ to select the transposition frequency of the measured impedance from among the four possible values: 50, 60, 128, and 2083 Hz. ■ Validate and return to the previous menu by ►. Clamp-on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 GlobalTestSupply www. .com...
  • Page 23 ■ Enter the menu by ►. ■ The version number is displayed. ■ Return to the previous menu by ►. Reserved for factory use - not used for normal operation Clamp-on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 GlobalTestSupply www. .com uality Products Online at:...

  • Page 24: Operation

    NOTE: If time-stamping is not needed, this operation can be skipped by pressing ► button until the measurement screen corresponding to the switch setting Ω +A, A, MR or SET-UP) is displayed. Clamp-on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 GlobalTestSupply www. .com uality Products Online at:...

  • Page 25: Display Example

    OFF, disconnect it from any conductor and make sure the sensor heads are clean with no obstructions, then turn it back ON. When this adjustment is done, the clamp displays the screen corresponding to the switch setting. Clamp-on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 GlobalTestSupply www. .com...

  • Page 26: Turning Bluetooth On

    - Contact voltage. - Resistive and inductive components of the loop impedance. The choice of Standard or Advanced mode and the alarm thresholds are configured in SET-UP (see § 4.4, menu #9). Clamp-on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 GlobalTestSupply www. .com...

  • Page 27: Memory

    5.8 Memory 5.8.1 Memory Capacity The Model 6417 has a recording capacity of 2000 measurements. The PC interface can be used to activate a circular (first in/first out) recording mode in which the 2000 most recent values are kept, with a maximum sequence number of 9999.

  • Page 28: Using The ▲ And ▼ Buttons

    1: the remaining records may be numbered from 44 to 2043, for example. 5.8.6 Exporting Data to a PC The Model 6417 has a communication capability and can transfer the recorded measurements to a PC using the supplied DataView software (see § 7). 5.9 Alarm Management The device has three distinct alarms that can be configured.

  • Page 29: Current Alarm

    ■ When no alarm is triggered, the alarm threshold is displayed, along with the direction of triggering ( , ) of the impedance, voltage, or current alarm. Figure 5-7 Clamp-on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 GlobalTestSupply www. .com uality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupp...

  • Page 30: Priority Of The Alarms

    ■ The voltage alarm has priority because it concerns the user’s safety. ■ The current alarm is second in priority. ■ The impedance alarm is displayed when no other alarm is triggered. Clamp-on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 GlobalTestSupply www.

  • Page 31: Measurement Modes

    LOOP, in order to call the user’s attention to the risk of measuring a local loop at the test point that does not include the earth/ground measurement. Clamp-on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 GlobalTestSupply www.

  • Page 32: Advanced Mode

    ■ If necessary, use the HOLD button to freeze the measurement. ■ If necessary, use the MEM button to store the measurement. Clamp-on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 GlobalTestSupply www. .com uality Products Online at:...

  • Page 33: General Information

    This information is displayed in both Standard and Advanced modes. PRODUCT ZxI GREATER THAN 50V - The blinking NOISE symbol is displayed. - The impedance blinks. - The hazardous voltage symbol blinks. Figure 6-5 Clamp-on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 GlobalTestSupply www. .com uality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupp...

  • Page 34: Rotary Position (A)

    6.2 Rotary Position (A) In the A position, the clamp measures the electrical current, independently of any ground/earth measurement. If desired, configure the current alarm threshold as desired (see §4.4, menu #6). Clamp-on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 GlobalTestSupply www. .com...

  • Page 35: Making A Measurement

    Figure 6-11 illustrates an impedance plus a current measurement (Ω+A setting). Figure 6-11 Clamp-on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 GlobalTestSupply www. .com uality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupp...
  • Page 36 - Press ► to display the next screen. Second Screen: - Figure 6-15 illustrates a contact voltage measurement (product ZxI). - Press ► to display the next screen. Figure 6-15 Clamp-on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 GlobalTestSupply www. .com uality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupp...
  • Page 37 - 15:39: 1539 hours - Press ► to return to the first screen. - To exit from the MR mode, set the rotary switch to the desired mode. Figure 6-17 Clamp-on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 GlobalTestSupply www. .com uality Products Online at:...

  • Page 38: Dataview ® Software

    Double-click on Setup.exe from the opened folder view to launch the DataView setup program. NOTE: Depending on your operating system, the User Account Control dialog box may be displayed. Provide a positive response when prompted to proceed. Clamp-on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 GlobalTestSupply www. .com...
  • Page 39 The Installation Wizard window will appear. Click Next. To proceed, accept the terms of the license agreement and click Next. In the Customer Information window, enter a Name and Company, then click Next. Clamp-on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 GlobalTestSupply www. .com...
  • Page 40 12. In the Ready to Install the Program window, click on Install. 13. If the instrument selected for installation requires the use of a USB port, a warning box will appear, similar to Figure 7-4. Click OK. Clamp-on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 GlobalTestSupply www.
  • Page 41 (e.g. Adobe Reader), or close the window. ® 17. Restart your computer, then insert the AEMC Bluetooth USB adapter into the USB port on the computer. 18. Once connected, the Found New Hardware dialog box will appear. Windows will complete the driver installation process automatically.

  • Page 42: Connecting The Instrument To A Computer

    7.2 Connecting the Instrument to a Computer ■ Turn the Bluetooth communication function ON (see §5.5). 7.2.1 Bluetooth Connection The Model 6417 is designed to connect to a computer wirelessly via Bluetooth technology. The pairing procedure varies depending on your operating system, Bluetooth equipment and driver software.
  • Page 43 Selecting OK will establish the connection between the instrument and the Control Panel. It is now possible to configure the instrument, view real-time measurements, and generate reports. Clamp-on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 GlobalTestSupply www. .com...

  • Page 44: The Control Panel

    ■ Save: Saves the current set of test records to a data file. ■ Create a DataView Report: Generates a DataView report using the template selected in the DataView Report drop down list. Clamp-on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 GlobalTestSupply www.

  • Page 45: Establishing Instrument Communication

    Bluetooth pass code, which is 1234). ■ NOTE: The instrument selection is made either with the serial port number or with the Bluetooth name of the ground tester (starting with “GTC 6417”), depending on the Bluetooth software stack installed on the PC. When the Bluetooth name is personalized in the configuration window, Windows may need some time to propose the updated name.

  • Page 46: Configuring The Instrument

    ■ Z Frequency: Selects the desired test frequency. ■ Buzzer: Enables/disables the feedback buzzer of the instrument. ■ Automatic stop: Enables/disables automatic stop of the instrument. Clamp-on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 GlobalTestSupply www. .com uality Products Online at:...
  • Page 47 ■ Cancel: Closes this dialog box discarding any changes specified without writing them to the attached instrument. NOTE: For more information on using DataView , refer to the online Help within ® the software. Clamp-on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 GlobalTestSupply www. .com uality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupp...

  • Page 48: Android Application

    Android device. The Ground Tester 6417 app, distributed through the Google Play Store, provides a quick, convenient, and mobile option for working with a Model 6417. Through a simple, easy-to-learn interface, the app provides a substantial subset of the features and functionality offered in AEMC’s DataView data analysis software, without requiring a PC.
  • Page 49 (and counting) sold globally. The Ground Tester 6417 app enables users to connect to the Model 6417 via Bluetooth. Once connected, you can view data currently being measured by the instrument in real-time.
  • Page 50 In addition, records can be used to generate reports in text, Excel-compatible, or .icp (DataView) format. You can also use the app to modify a variety of configuration settings on the Model 6417. Clamp-on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 GlobalTestSupply www. .com...
  • Page 51 Figure 8-4 The Ground Tester 6417 app can be downloaded free from the Google Play Store (see https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com. projectCA6417&hl=en) and is available in multiple languages. Clamp-on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 GlobalTestSupply www. .com uality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupp...

  • Page 52: Specifications

    200 to 395W ±5% ±5W 400 to 590W ±10% ±10W 600 to 1150W 20% approx 1200 to 1500W 25% approx Alarm: range of threshold from 1 to 199W. Clamp-on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 GlobalTestSupply www. .com uality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupp...

  • Page 53: Loop Inductance Measurement

    30.0 to 99.9mA 100.0 to 299.0mA ±2% ±1mA 0.300 to 0.990A 1.000 to 2.990A 10mA ±2% ±10mA 3.00 to 39.99A Alarm: Range of thresholds from 1mA to 40A. Clamp-on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 GlobalTestSupply www. .com uality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupp...

  • Page 54: Power Supply

    Dimensions: 2.16 x 3.74 x 10.31" (55 x 95 x 262mm) Weight: 2.06 lbs (935g) approx. with batteries Environmental: IP40, group III equipment Drop Test: According to IEC-61010-1 Clamp-on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 GlobalTestSupply www. .com uality Products Online at:...

  • Page 55: Safety

    Pollution degree: 2 Overvoltage category: 600V CAT IV Immunity according to: EN 61326-1 : 2013 Emission according to: EN 61326-1 : 2013 Specifications are subject to change without notice. Clamp-on Ground Resistance Tester Model 6417 GlobalTestSupply www. .com uality Products Online at:...

  • Page 56: Maintenance

    ■ Never use alcohol, solvents or hydrocarbons. 10.2 Battery Replacement The Model 6417 is powered by four 1.5V batteries. The battery replacement indicator will blink when battery voltage is low and will display continuously when battery replacement is required.
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  • Page 58: Limited Warranty

    10.5 Limited Warranty The Clamp-on Ground Tester Model 6417 is warranted to the owner for a period of one year from the date of original purchase against defects in manufacture. This limited warranty is given by AEMC Instruments, not by the distributor from ®...
  • Page 59 GlobalTestSupply www. .com uality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupp...
  • Page 60 04/16 99-MAN 100395 v5 Chauvin Arnoux , Inc. d.b.a. AEMC Instruments ® ® GlobalTestSupply www. .com uality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupp...

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